Snapshots - Spring 2021

• "Change in law" provisions: COVID-19 and leisure facilities. Read more
• Commercial Court uses its freezing injunction powers in the battle to identify crypto-fraudsters. Read more
• Penalty clause regarding IP rights harsh but not unenforceable. Read more
• The Technology & Construction Court considers when damages will be awarded for wrongful termination of a services agreement. Read more
• Confidential information and the duty to make enquiries. Read more
• Unfair Contract Terms Directive: fairness of term containing possibility of creating a significant imbalance. Read more

• Data Subject Access Requests: High Court declines to issue order compelling compliance with multiple DSARs when used abusively or for an alternative purpose. Read more
• European Commission awards draft adequacy decision to the UK. Read more
• European Council makes progress on the ePrivacy Regulation. Read more
• ICO resumes investigation into real time bidding (RTB) and AdTech. Read more
• European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues draft guidelines for data breach notification. Read more
• DCMS publishes prototype trust framework on digital identity products and services. Read more
• ICO launches data analytics toolkit. Read more
• Leads Works lands £250,000 fine for sending marketing messages without consent. Read more
• EDPB adopts guidelines on virtual voice assistants. Read more
• UK publishes response to consultation on online harms. Read more

• Ofcom introduces new rules protecting the mental health of those participating in TV and radio programmes. Read more
• CMA publishes refreshed Digital Markets Strategy. Read more
• HM Treasury publishes consultation on the regulatory approach to cryptoassets. Read more
• The EDPS publishes its opinion on the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act. Read more
• UK authorities consider position of AI in preparation for a new “Golden Age of Tech”. Read more

The view from Asia | Data

• Catching up: data privacy laws in Asia are changing. Read more
• Data privacy in China: Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transactions. Read more

The view from Asia | Digital

• Singapore Court of Appeal issues landmark decision in first cryptocurrency related trial. Read more
• Hong Kong crypto regulation: Proposed mandatory licensing and supervisory regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Read more

• Government to review the Gambling Act. Read more
• Making online games safer by design. Read more
• New “right to repair” regulations due Summer 2021. Read more

• Committee of Advertising Practice publishes guidance for marketing on TikTok. Read more
• Avoiding “Fake Views” – CAP publishes guidance on testimonials and endorsements. Read more
• ASA upholds use of filters in social media beauty ads as misleading. Read more
• ASA upholds Ladbrokes gambling ad as socially irresponsible for problematic behaviour. Read more
• ASA upholds misleading “Jab & Go” claim against Ryanair. Read more
• ASA rules “was” pricing claim by Watches of Switzerland as misleading. Read more
• Three Mobile claim to be “the best network for data” misleading. Read more
• DCMS begins inquiry into influencer culture and the power of influencers in marketing. Read more